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Downshift

Downshift engine technique; legitimate automotive term

Blipage of the throttle in order to increase engine speed while simultaneously dropping the clutch at a comfortable but consistent and quick rate to accurately respond to and represent 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th gear.

"Lemme downshift before I cook this fool" "When I downshift, demons can be heard. Yes I own a Hellcat." "Ima drop a gear and disappear." *Downshift*.

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